I’m starting a sideline clearing driftwood from local authority beaches (I live on an island where most beaches need to be kept elderly tourist friendly) and am considering what might be a good vehicle to cater for driftwood between 75kg and 3000kg. Obviously needs to be effective lifter/loader and able to operate on a variety of beach surfaces...as cheap as possible...so far I have been focussing on telehandlers like this https://www.ridgwayrentals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/595-95-AGRI-super-telehandler-spec.pdf
Initially I might rent a vehicle to assess its suitability but will eventually look at buying a cheap used one.
The thing that puts me off using a telehandler is that I won’t really need the high reach capability of these machines so would prefer not to pay for its feature.
Perhaps I’m just looking for a 4wd tractor that can lift up to 3t and lower it onto a flatbed trailer?
Any ideas guys?
Initially I might rent a vehicle to assess its suitability but will eventually look at buying a cheap used one.
The thing that puts me off using a telehandler is that I won’t really need the high reach capability of these machines so would prefer not to pay for its feature.
Perhaps I’m just looking for a 4wd tractor that can lift up to 3t and lower it onto a flatbed trailer?
Any ideas guys?